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1.47 Ct. Cabochon Black Opal from Ethiopia
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Item ID: | K11672 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.08 Width: 8 Height: 3.94 |
Weight: | 1.47 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ethiopia |
Per carat price: help | $100 |
The opal is a gemstone of exceptional beauty and varied character, revered not only for its aesthetic qualities but also for its distinctive origins. This 1.47 carat opal offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is no exception. It is an exquisite natural black opal, known for its captivating interplay of colors and its alluring, opaque finish. With dimensions of 10.08 x 8.00 x 3.94 mm, its substantial presence is felt through its solid oval shape that adds a classic elegance to this extraordinary piece of nature’s art.
One of the most noteworthy attributes of this opal is its multi-color display, an intense play of colors that includes vivid reds, electric blues, and vibrant greens. This intensity of color is among the most sought after characteristics in opals, setting this gemstone apart from its lab-grown counterparts. Lab-grown stones may offer a semblance of the opal’s unique hue, yet they often lack the natural vibrancy and individuality found in stones such as this. Each natural opal harbors a distinctive pattern and depth of color, a testament to the geological marvels of its earthly formation.
The cabochon cut accentuates the innate qualities of this black opal, allowing it to exhibit an uninterrupted sheen and brilliance. Its alluring dome shape, coupled with excellent polish, ensures that the gemstone catches the light from every angle, thus amplifying its intense color intensity. While synthetic gemstones can mimic the appearance of opals, they often cannot replicate the exquisite craftsmanship inherent in the natural opal's polished finish, as found in this Ethiopian black opal.
Clarity is a critical aspect of any gemstone, further exemplifying the outstanding allure of this opal. Graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, this opal is virtually devoid of imperfections visible to the unaided eye. This detector of quality ensures that the admirer’s gaze is fully captured by the stone’s ethereal color play rather than distracted by any blemishes. Lab-grown opals, in contrast, are engineered to be flawless, which paradoxically may rob them of the character and authenticity that natural stones like this possess.
A touchstone for collectors and gem enthusiasts alike, Ethiopian opals are renowned for their remarkable properties. This opal from The Natural Gemstone Company hails from the well-regarded opal-producing region of Ethiopia, known for generating gemstones that possess a singular intensity of color and a lightness that invigorates any jewelry piece. Natural stones, especially those from Ethiopia, carry with them not just beauty but a piece of the earth's history, a narrative that cannot be artificially replicated. The Natural Gemstone Company takes pride in bringing this quintessential opal, and with it, a slice of unmatched natural craftsmanship to your collection.
